Martin Dempster Journalist
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Martin Dempster is the chief golf writer for The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and Edinburgh Evening News. Martin has been a golf journalist for more than 30 years an has covered all manner of events from local tournaments to The Open, The Masters and Ryder Cup. He is chairman of the Association of Golf Writers, having been member of that organisation for around 20 years.

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The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, Edinburgh Evening News

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1599 Articles
3 months ago
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Scottish golf news: Graham hat-trick, Gribble glory, Pinehurst trip, Bobby Jones scholars

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster’s latest round up of grass-roots stories in Scotland

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3 months ago
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Scottish golfer Trevor Wilson praised for 'selfless support' for Prostate Cancer UK

Old Ranfurly member was diagnosed with disease and decided to have surgery

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3 months ago
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Justin Thomas confirmed for another Genesis Scottish Open appearance

Two-time PGA champion added to field for Rolex Series event with two fellow major winners

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3 months ago
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LIV Golf gives up on futile fight to secure Official World Golf Ranking points

Breakaway circuit’s CEO and commissioner blasts current system in letter to his players

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3 months ago
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Top-ten finish for Martin Laird as Austin Eckroat lands maiden PGA Tour win

Experienced Scot produces his best performance on US circuit since last summer

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3 months ago
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Hollandbush and Dalmuir cases beg big question: are some Scottish golf clubs selling themselves s...

Why Dutchman might have made valid point about low rates at some venues in home of golf

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3 months ago
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Golf news: Connor Syme jumps into top 30 in Race to Dubai, Gemma Dryburgh ends 25th, underwhelmin...

Scot finishes joint-fourth in circuit’s latest International Swing event in South Africa

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3 months ago
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Connor Syme shares lead in South Africa in bid for first DP World Tour win

Drumoig-based player sets up chance to land first Scottish success on circuit since September 2022

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3 months ago
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PGA Play-Offs leader Paul O'Hara chases three DP World Tour starts

Challenge Tour starts also on line in final round at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus

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3 months ago
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Top-ten finishes for Connor Syme and Ewen Ferguson in Kenya Open

Scots end up sharing seventh spot as 34-year-old Swede lands maiden DP World Tour win in Nairobi

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3 months ago
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Connor Syme shares lead as tartan trio sit in top ten in Kenya Open

Eagle at last set up by just a wedge after couple of scrambles kept momentum going

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3 months ago
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Fight to save Dalmuir receives support from local councillors and John McGinn

Clydebank municipal course targeted for either closure or being reduced to 12 holes

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